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Level 4: Syntax Advanced

Course Description

This syntax course focuses on powerful data transformations (only available in syntax - not in the GUI) and on automation. For automation, the two main topical areas are Macros and the Production Facility. The Macro language is discussed in detail, with examples showing how Macros can make your syntax more efficient, more transparent and easier. The discussion of the Production Facility shows how syntax files can be scheduled in the Windows environment (the same applies to other operating systems).

Who Should Attend

Those experienced users wishing to become proficient syntax programmers
This course is a natural follow-on to the Level 3: Syntax Essentials course

Prerequisites

Experience with IBM SPSS Statistics* equivalent to Level 3: Syntax Essentials
Basic programming knowledge would be helpful

Course Content

Syntax for file operations

Merging and Aggregating files
Restructuring files

Syntax functions in transformations

String functions
Date & Time functions
Statistical and Missing Value functions

Powerful transformations

Repeating transformations across numerous variables
The LOOP and VECTOR commands
Combining the LOOP and VECTOR commands

Macros
The production facility
The Output Management System (OMS) facility

SPSS Products Used

IBM SPSS Statistics Base

Course Duration

2 days

*IBM SPSS Statistics formerly known as PASW Statistics

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Level 4: Syntax Advanced

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